Ep. 5: Tanya and Yu Long face expulsion after poor competition results while Kuroki surprises Tanya
Aired on February 12, 2010
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Tanya and Yu Long perform poorly in their competitions, meaning they must return to their home countries upon graduation. As Kuroki attempts to comfort the disappointed Tanya, he unexpectedly makes a surprising proposal that changes the dynamic between them. In a separate storyline, Nodame encounters a specific musical piece that captures her interest. She dreams of performing this composition alongside Chiaki in the future. Unbeknownst to her, this same piece is scheduled to be featured in the upcoming concert shared by Chiaki and Rui, creating an ironic connection between her aspirations and the current events.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Chiaki's rising fame contrasts with Nodame's isolation as she enters a competition alone.
- Ep. 2 · Chiaki moves while Rui pursues Auclair for lessons instead of Nodame
- Ep. 3 · Rui plays Mozart after Chiaki's encouragement while Chiaki reunites with Vieira
- Ep. 4 · Tanya feels jealousy over Kuroki caring for a girl entering the conservatoire and questions her future near graduation.
- Ep. 5 · Tanya and Yu Long face expulsion after poor competition results while Kuroki surprises Tanya
- Ep. 6 · Chiaki cancels his Italy trip to help Nodame with difficult pieces
- Ep. 7 · Chiaki assists Rui with their concerto while Nodame processes her sense of betrayal
- Ep. 8 · Nodame proposes to Chiaki after their concert but faces rejection
- Ep. 9 · Chiaki searches for absent Nodame who rehearses in London with Stresseman